Epiphone Broadway Wine Red
Jazz Guitars
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Brand profile · USA (Manufacturing primarily in China and Indonesia), est. 1894
Epiphone
Epiphone is a storied brand with a long history of providing accessible versions of Gibson’s iconic designs. Originally founded in Greece, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson in 1957 and has since become a vital part of the Gibson family, offering a wide range of instruments known for their quality and value. Epiphone’s reputation rests on delivering the classic look and feel of legendary guitars at more approachable price points.
Les Paul modelsCasino archtopsFrontier acoustic seriesProviding accessible Gibson designsExcellent value for money
1894founded
USA (Manufacturing primarily in China and Indonesia)country
227products in stock
$177–$5,120price range
Epiphone in the charts
Every chart where Epiphone has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Epiphone single cut guitars
46 models$311 – $1,513Best Epiphone semiacoustic guitars
35 models$539 – $3,049Best Epiphone dreadnought acoustic guitars
32 models$177 – $4,675Best Epiphone double cut guitars
23 models$371 – $1,513Best Epiphone alternative design guitars
16 models$478 – $1,558Best Epiphone heavy guitars
15 models$734 – $1,513Best Epiphone lefthanded acoustic guitars
15 models$417 – $1,310Best Epiphone lefthanded guitars
10 models$384 – $3,450Best Epiphone jumbo acoustic guitars
7 models$494 – $1,669
46 models$311 – $1,513Best Epiphone semiacoustic guitars
35 models$539 – $3,049Best Epiphone dreadnought acoustic guitars
32 models$177 – $4,675Best Epiphone double cut guitars
23 models$371 – $1,513Best Epiphone alternative design guitars
16 models$478 – $1,558Best Epiphone heavy guitars
15 models$734 – $1,513Best Epiphone lefthanded acoustic guitars
15 models$417 – $1,310Best Epiphone lefthanded guitars
10 models$384 – $3,450Best Epiphone jumbo acoustic guitars
7 models$494 – $1,669
All 227 Epiphone products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 1 of 5.
Epiphone J-200 Studio Natural
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Studio EC Natural LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone F-5 Studio WR Satin
Mandolins
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Epiphone F-5 Studio VS Satin
Mandolins
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Epiphone Broadway VSB
Jazz Guitars
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Epiphone J-200 Studio Vintage Sunburst
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Studio EC VS LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Studio VS LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-200 Studio EC VS
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-200 Studio EC Natural
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Standard Vintage SB LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone SG Custom EB
Double Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute AN
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute Ebony
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute HCS
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-200 Studio EC VS LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-200 Studio EC Natural LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
$611€549Check ↗
Epiphone J-200 Studio VS LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s WCS
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Ebony LH
Single Cut Guitars
$734€659Check ↗
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Ebony
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s WCS LH
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GT LH
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s F ITB LH
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G3 SB
Signature Basses
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Epiphone J-45 Studio EC Natural
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Studio Natural
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Standard LH CS
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Standard EC Honey Burst
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute HCS LH
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s BB Exc
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone SG Custom AW
Double Cut Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Standard Vintage Sunburst
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Studio EC AN LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Studio HCS LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone SG Tribute Plus VS
Double Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Studio AN LH
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Studio EC VS
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Standard EC N
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Goldtop
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Fig ITB
Single Cut Guitars
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Epiphone Thunderbird IV VSB
4-String Heavy Basses
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Epiphone Hummingbird Standard CS
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone Hummingbird Standard EC CS
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
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Epiphone SG Tribute Plus CB
Double Cut Guitars
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Epiphone SG Tribute Plus EB
Double Cut Guitars
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Epiphone, honestly
What Epiphone does well
- Excellent bang for your buck
- Faithful recreations of Gibson classics
- Wide variety of models and styles
- Durable construction for the price
- Good availability and support
What to watch for
- Can lack the nuanced feel of higher-end Gibsons
- Quality control occasionally inconsistent
- Hardware sometimes feels like an upgrade opportunity
- Some models are rebrands with minimal changes
- Build quality varies between factories
Questions about Epiphone
Where are Epiphone instruments made?
While Epiphone was originally a Greek brand, production is now primarily handled in China and Indonesia, with some USA-made models available at a premium.
Are Epiphone guitars as good as Gibson guitars?
Epiphone guitars offer a similar aesthetic and many of the same features as their Gibson counterparts, but are generally constructed with less expensive materials and hardware, making them more affordable.
Does Gibson oversee the quality of Epiphone instruments?
Yes, Gibson maintains a degree of oversight in the manufacturing process of Epiphone guitars, ensuring they meet certain quality standards and adhere to their design specifications.